Channel 4 Utopia
Created by Dennis Kelly · 2013–2014 ·
Utopia (2013–2014) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended overall. Created by Dennis Kelly; stream on Channel 4.
Calculated from four inputs (Celluloid editorial, Metascore, IMDb and TMDB fan rating). Audience sentiment is shown separately. See how we calculate scores.
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Where to watch Utopia
Utopia is catalogued under Channel 4 — confirm current regional rights on the platform.
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Is Utopia worth watching?
Yes — Utopia earns a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended, created by Dennis Kelly and streaming on Channel 4.
Celluloid Verdict
A conspiracy thriller shot in acid yellows and greens, with a score that gets under the skin — cancelled far too early and never bettered.
Celluloid editorial verdict
What is Utopia about?
The Utopia Experiments is a legendary graphic novel shrouded in mystery. When a group of strangers find themselves in possession of an original manuscript, their lives suddenly and brutally implode.
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Critic Reviews
Utopia Review (2013–2014): Is It Worth Watching?
★★★★☆
Dennis Kelly's Utopia (2013–2014) runs 2 seasons, 12 episodes on Channel 4 — a mystery series from United Kingdom carrying a 82% Celluloid Score.
Strongly recommended — worth the time commitment.
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Yes — Utopia earns a 82% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 89%, Metascore 76/100, IMDb 8.4/10, TMDB fan 80%. Audience snapshot is separate (93%). A conspiracy thriller shot in acid yellows and greens, with a score that gets under the skin — cancelled far too early and never bettered.
Utopia scores 82% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 89/100, Metacritic 76/100, IMDb 8.4/10 and TMDB fan rating 80%. The separate audience snapshot is 93%. A conspiracy thriller shot in acid yellows and greens, with a score that gets under the skin — cancelled far too early and never bettered. See the full breakdown on the Utopia series page.
No — Utopia is not on Netflix. It streams on Channel 4, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Channel 4. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.
Utopia first aired in 2013 and ran through 2014 (2013–2014). Created by Dennis Kelly; it streams on Channel 4 today.
Utopia has 2 seasons across 12 episodes (2013–2014). Status: ended / complete.
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Utopia’s 12 episodes take around 9 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.
Utopia streams on Channel 4 in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Channel 4. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.
Utopia stars Adeel Akhtar, Paul Higgins, Neil Maskell, Fiona O'Shaughnessy, Alexandra Roach, and others. Created by Dennis Kelly.
Utopia has 12 episodes across 2 seasons (2013–2014).
The Utopia Experiments is a legendary graphic novel shrouded in mystery. When a group of strangers find themselves in possession of an original manuscript, their lives suddenly and brutally implode.
Utopia was created by Dennis Kelly. It is a mystery, drama, comedy series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.
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